What is the proper care for cut flowers?
Proper floral care includes the following • Removing foliage that falls below the water level in a vase • Changing the water every other day, or as soon as the water becomes “cloudy” • Adding flower preservative to the newly changed water • Recutting stems, on an angle, under lukewarm water each time the water is changed • Keeping flowers cool and out of direct sunlight • Keeping flowers away from ripening fruit and vegetables – the ethylene gas released will kill the flowers • Removing wilting or dead flowers and leaves as they occur.
